Studland-Conflict

Question 1

Conflict in Studland?

Answer 1

• Tourists are responsible for approximately 4.5kg of litter each day, which is a major issue for wildlife such as the Dartford Warbler. (tourists and environmentalists)
• Tourists who use barbeques have the potential to start a fire that will spread through the marram grass on the dunes/movement of people causes erosion of sand dune
• BP and touristsIf the machinery is too loud or too visible, tourists will likely feel that their experience has been disrupted
• Boat users, underwater ecology anchors can scrape up seagrass, destroying the natural habitat of Studland’s sea horses.